LAST DAY OF THE 4d RATE; 9 Jan. 1840 EL to Dingwall with v. scarce "4" h.s. (Auckland & Stables IV218) of Inverness on front and framed Inverness d.s. on rear - one day later than recorded. The contents relate to an outstanding account and if sent the following day the postage would have to been prepaid. Fine Scottish example from this period. Cross Reference: SCOTLAND, INVERNESS (Image)

4d POST PERIOD FIRST-DAY-COVER; 5 Dec. 1839 EL (small faults) to Bourton-in-the-Water rated '4'(d) on front, the rear with Stratford on Avon d.s. and erroneously applied "Stratford on Avon/Penny Post" h.s. in front overscored in ms. and with an unframed "No.3" Receiving house mark also on front. Fine first day use showing a clerical error of an obsolete marking. Cross Reference: WARWICKSHIRE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE (Image)